The Next Generation, Season 1: When the Bough Breaks

The Next Generation, Season 1
"When the Bough Breaks"
Airdate: February 15, 1988
17 of 176 produced
16 of 176 aired

Introduction

The Enterprise happens upon the legendary planet Atlantis Aldea. They are possessed of magnificent technology and offer to share it with the Federation. But their apparent generosity comes at a price. Due to causes unknown to at least the Aldeans, they can no longer bear children. Faced with extinction, they kidnap a handful of Enterprise children with the goal of passing on their ancient culture to a new group of Aldeans. Will Captain Picard be able to rescue the children from so powerful a foe? Does finding the cause of their infertility hold the key to both their problems?

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